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Bicycle ride to Thuang An

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February 25th 2014
25th - feb Tuesday This morning we recalled a strange incident that occurred on our walk back to the Hotel yesterday afternoon. Strolling contentedly along a side street, a young Vietnamese cyclist pulled up beside us, removed his anti-smog mask and pointed at Leo's forearm. We thought he was warning about the dangers of skin cancer or sun damage until he whisked up Leo's t-shirt and ... read more

Asia » Vietnam

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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more